The Cup Flows Over: Art from the Soul of Iran
By Maria Lachanaris Art holds the power to unite people across cultures, politics, and religion. The new exhibitfeatured in Gallery Bergen, Bergen Community College’s very own art gallery, does just that.The exhibit opened September 21st and runs through November 21st, and is titled, The CupFlows Over: Art from the Soul of Iran. Its twin art […]
‘For All the Dogs’ Album Review
By: Anthony Danilov On Drake’s latest album, we see a Rap MC suffer from overproduction. A rapper that constantly promises to top whatever he’s put out last and deliver what his fans want, yet, fails to do so. There begs the question, does Aubrey actually know what his fans want? Fresh off his “It’s All […]
In Memoriam – Bill W. Jiang
Bill Jiang (pictured right) By: Batuhan Duman Bill W. Jiang (May 15, 1956), professor in the ALP department and department chair at Bergen Community College, passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 67. His daughter Krystle and son Alan will be carrying his legacy. He enjoyed going to the Buddhist temple and […]
In Memoriam – Mauro J. Marzocco
By: Batuhan Duman Mauro J. Marzocco (July 21, 1939), one of the founders of Bergen Community College and Senior Full Professor of Mathematics, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife retired Professor Joann Theresa (Garbarino), and their two children. Characterized by both his colleagues […]
In Memoriam – Tom Jewell
By: Batuhan Duman Tom Jewell (August 22, 1952), Professor of Communication at Bergen Community College, passed away on August 21, 2023, just a day shy of his 71st birthday. He is survived by his loving wife Leah, sons Rob and Calder, and daughter Dagny, and grandchildren Bode and Fin. Serving as Interim Dean of Virtual […]
Bergen Fall Sports Overview
By: Kalia Inman The Volleyball season at Bergen has already kicked off and the women on the Bergen Bulldogs Volleyball team have already played 16 games. Following their victory over the Passaic Panthers, the team now has an 11-5 record. The program uses the pre-season to assemble a team, make sure the athletes are eligible, […]
Bergen’s Cybersecurity Program: An Interview
By: Hayden Highley Cybersecurity is one of the many new industry-specific programs offered at Bergen. It is an especially unique program compared to others at Bergen, as it offers hands-on labs, threat analysis, and other real world activities. I sat down with Professor George Liluashvili to talk about the program’s opportunities, his goals and motivations […]
LASA Discusses New Plans For Outreach at BCC
By: Mike Pardo PARAMUS, NJ, Sept 29, 2023 — The Latin American Student Association has begun their initiative to promote inclusivity on campus, and establish growth and interest in the club this semester with plans to organize large meetups with other organizations, allowing members to meet new friends, network, and corroborate ideas to improve their […]
BCC Breaks Ground on Culinary Arts Building
By: Rex Harvilla The Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management department is looking forward to the construction of a new, dedicated building for the teaching and learning of culinary arts at Bergen Community College. The announcement of the new building displays the BCC administration’s belief in the importance of culinary arts in the workforce. While […]
BCC President Eric Friedman Discusses His Goals for the Upcoming School Year
By Maria Lachanaris As students return to campus for the fall semester, President Friedman kicked off the year by unveiling a 12 point agenda with each goal aiming to shape the institution in the months ahead. In a recent interview, President Friedman described each of the 12 goals that were part of his strategic vision: […]